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Paperback. Up the Creek - Holiday reads and travel literature describing John Harrison's Amazon adventure, canoeing up a remote tributary to Brazil's Jari River. The book follows the author's desire to reach the upper limits of the Jari and across the border to French Guiana, describing Amazonian wildlife, bouts of sickness and unexpected encounters. Series: Bradt Travel Guides (Travel Literature). Num Pages: 288 pages, 8pp colour & 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; 3JJPN; WSSN5; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 22. Weight in Grams: 338. An Amazon Adventure. Series: Bradt Travel Guides (Travel Literature). 288 pages, 8pp colour & 2 maps. Deals with the author's Amazon adventure, an extremely hazardous canoe trip taken just for the hell of it up one of the more obscure tributaries of the Amazon. In this title, the author's tale is full of suspense, humour and descriptions of Amazon wildlife. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KLSBZ; 3JJPN; WSSN5; WTL. Dimension: 198 x 132 x 22. Weight: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Bradt Travel Guides
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841623849
- ISBN
- 9781841623849
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.08
€ 17.99
€ 15.08
paperback. The DOVE Workshop was set up by a group of women from the local Miners' Support Group with a purpose to save their communities. This book celebrates DOVE Workshop's achievements through the achievements of those who have participated in the venture - without their support the aspirations of the women in 1984-85 would not have been realised. Num Pages: 70 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJP; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 146. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Iconau
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905762729
- ISBN
- 9781905762729
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.24
€ 13.99
€ 13.24
Paperback. This book explores the economic, religious, political and personal forces that led to some 80,000 British children being sent to Canada between 1867 and 1915 and provides a vivid look at one aspect of the history of child welfare practices. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1KBC; 3JH; 3JJC; JFFN; JKSB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 175 x 21. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847426680
- ISBN
- 9781847426680
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 32.14
€ 33.99
€ 32.14
Paperback. With the stroke of a pen at the Potsdam Conference following the Allied victory in 1945, Breslau, the largest German city east of Berlin, became the Polish city of Wroclaw. This work examines the long-term psychological and cultural consequences of forced migration in 20th-century Europe through the experiences of Wroclaw's Polish inhabitants. Num Pages: 552 pages, 90 halftones. 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 3JJP; 3JM; HBJD; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 235 x 30. Weight in Grams: 926.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 552
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691152912
- ISBN
- 9780691152912
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.92€ 41.35
€ 52.92
€ 41.35
Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJ; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 243 x 280 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1012.
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780553509366
- ISBN
- 9780553509366
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.80
€ 33.99
€ 31.80
Hardback. Series: The Columbia History of Urban Life. Num Pages: 312 pages, B&W Photos: 28,. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJP; JFSL3; JFSL4; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231149402
- ISBN
- 9780231149402
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.66
€ 40.99
€ 28.66
Paperback. This study describes the development of urban planning ideas since the end of World War II to the 1990s. It outlines the main theories of planning, from the traditional view of urban planning as an exercise in physical design, to more recent views of planning as a form of "communicative action". Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations facsimiles, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; AMVD; HBJD1; HBLW3; JFSG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Inc
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761960935
- ISBN
- 9780761960935
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.10
€ 60.10
hardcover. Urban Shocker was a fiercely competitive and colourful pitcher, a spitballer who had many famous battles with Babe Ruth before returning to the Yankees. Delving into Shocker's baseball career, his love of the game, and his battle with heart disease, Steve Steinberg shows the dominant and courageous force that he was. Num Pages: 352 pages, 50 photographs, index. BIC Classification: 3JJG; BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780803295995
- ISBN
- 9780803295995
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.26
€ 33.99
€ 31.26
Paperback. The tumultuous 1960s saw a generation of Latin American youth enter into political life in unprecedented numbers. In this book, the author explores how the Uruguayan student movement of 1968 shaped leftist politics in the country for decades to come. Translator(s): Perez Carrara, Laura. Series: Violence in Latin American History. Num Pages: 256 pages, 9 b/w. BIC Classification: 1KLSU; 3JJPK; HBJK; HBLW3; JPWF; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520290013
- ISBN
- 9780520290013
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.33
€ 33.99
€ 24.33
Paperback. The 10th was the only US mountain division to be raised in World War II, and still has a high profile, being involved in operations from Iraq to Somalia and from Haiti to Afghanistan. Featuring artwork and rare photographs, this title tells the story of the US Army's only mountain division in action during the closing months of World War II. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b/w; 8 col. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 188 x 249 x 7. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849088084
- ISBN
- 9781849088084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.03
€ 19.99
€ 17.03
Paperback. The first of a two-volume set detailing the flying clothing, equipment and insignia of the US army air force during World War II in every theatre of the war. Illustrator(s): Chin, Francis. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 12 colour plates, 50 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HB; JWG; JWM; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 5. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781855322950
- ISBN
- 9781855322950
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.46
€ 19.99
€ 18.46
Paperback. Series: Warrior. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBJF; HBJK; HBLW3; HBWS2; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 182 x 6. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846032509
- ISBN
- 9781846032509
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 17.98
€ 20.99
€ 17.98
Paperback. This title covers the uniforms worn by the US army in North Africa and the Mediterranean during World War II. It looks at the US army cold weather, airborne, and tankers' gear, and particular units such as the Japanese-American and African-American troops. Illustrator(s): Chappell, Mike. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w and 8 colour illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBG; HBJD; HBJK; HBWQ; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 184 x 4. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841760858
- ISBN
- 9781841760858
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.03
€ 19.99
€ 17.03
Paperback. Explains the evolution of the Rangers' missions in Panama, the first Gulf War, Somalia and the post 9/11 invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan. This title reveals the training and organizational changes that the unit has undergone and investigates in particular how their doctrine and tactics have changed during the 14-year war in Afghanistan. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, 30 b/w; 28 col. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; 3JM; HBJK; HBLW3; HBWS; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 250 x 6. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472815408
- ISBN
- 9781472815408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.56
€ 19.99
€ 14.56
Paperback. The Forrestal class (Forrestal, Saratoga, Ranger, and Independence) was the first completed class of US Navy supercarriers, so-named for their 25 percent size increase over the World War II-era carriers such as the Midway class, and the strength of their air wings. This title deals with this topic. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBTW; JWMV2; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 245 x 3. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782003809
- ISBN
- 9781782003809
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.21
€ 17.99
€ 16.21
Paperback. Since the beginning of the 20th century, destroyers have been all-purpose ships, playing vital roles in the war effort: from passing the mail at sea to screening larger ships from hostile torpedo attacks. This book covers the 175 ships of the 2100-ton Fletcher class and the 67 Allen M Sumner-class destroyers commissioned during war. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 3JJH; JWMV2; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 184 x 6. Weight in Grams: 170.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846034442
- ISBN
- 9781846034442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.33
€ 16.99
€ 12.33
Paperback. Details the design, construction, and operation of the first six of the ten US fast battleships, two of the North Carolina class and four of the South Dakota class. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; 3JJH; HBJK; HBLW; HBW; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 188 x 5. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846035104
- ISBN
- 9781846035104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.35
€ 19.99
€ 17.35
Paperback. In 1938, the United States abandoned the constraints imposed by the Washington Teaty and began work on a different class of super-battleships. This book covers the design, construction, and employment of the four Iowa-class battleships, the largest in the American fleet. Illustrator(s): Bryan, Tony. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW; HBW; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 188 x 4. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846035111
- ISBN
- 9781846035111
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.22
€ 19.99
€ 17.22
Paperback. Versatile warships, the heavy cruisers of the Baltimore class, and their successors in the Oregon City and Des Moines classes, commonly acted as carrier escorts throughout World War II, but also performed bombardment duties in support of amphibious landings. This is a guide to the US' heavy cruiser classes. Illustrator(s): Wright, Paul. Series: New Vanguard. Num Pages: 48 pages, illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW; HBW; JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 186 x 5. Weight in Grams: 168.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782006329
- ISBN
- 9781782006329
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.35
€ 17.99
€ 16.35
Hardcover. Offers a study of US independent films marginalised in and by the rise of 'indie' culture. This book develops an expanded understanding of US 'indie' film culture. It also identifies the contribution of a community of US 'indie' filmmakers and actors, with a particular emphasis on women practitioners. Editor(s): Perkins, Claire; Verevis, Constantine. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; 3JM; APFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Publisher
- EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748692446
- ISBN
- 9780748692446
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.84€ 101.60
€ 105.84
€ 101.60
Paperback. An invaluable and comprehensive collection of US infantry weapons of WW2. Num Pages: 192 pages, 250 B&W plates, 8/16 of Colour. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBWQ; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 249 x 13. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473827226
- ISBN
- 9781473827226
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.79
€ 25.99
€ 22.79
Paperback. "US Macv-Sog Reconnaissance Team in Vietnam". Illustrator(s): Delf, Brian. Series: Warrior. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBLW3; HBWS2; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 249 x 5. Weight in Grams: 214.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849085137
- ISBN
- 9781849085137
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.51
€ 19.99
€ 14.51
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Laurier, Jim. Series: Combat Aircraft. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1KBB; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; HBJF; HBJK; HBLW3; HBWS2; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 185 x 8. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849087513
- ISBN
- 9781849087513
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.47
€ 21.99
€ 20.47
Paperback. In 1967 - 68, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) was on the front line of the defence of South Vietnam's Quang Tri province, which was at the very heart of the Vietnam conflict. In this book, the author steps into the tropical terrain of Vietnam to assess the performance and experience of USMC and NVA forces in three savage battles. Illustrator(s): Shumate, Johnny. Series: Combat. Num Pages: 80 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JJPK; HBJF; HBJK; HBWS2; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 185 x 7. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472808998
- ISBN
- 9781472808998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.44
€ 20.99
€ 19.44